Nainital – The Star Of Kumaon

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Nestling in the Kumaon ranges that form part of the Himalayas, Nainital is a favored destination for tourists especially in summer when the plains bake in the heat of the Indian summer. Ringed by lakes that are fed by mountain streams, Nainital can be called a Lake District. Walk along the pine lined roads breathing in the pure mountain air while the mist plays hide and seek. Nainital Tour Packages are available all summer.
The land of legends and stars
Many quaint legends are associated with this holiday town. One legend has it the lake was dug by three holy men to slake their thirst. Having dug the lake they filled it with water from the Manasarovar Lake in Tibet using their special powers. Another legend associates the presence of the lake to the third eye of Shiva which when cast on the ground turned it into a lake. You can enjoy the beauty of the place with less effort if you book Nainital Tour Packages.
Like many of India’s celebrated hill stations, this one was also discovered by British bureaucrats who were on the lookout ...
... for places with cool weather to which they could escape during the hot summer months. They developed them with good roads and railways so that they could travel to these places with ease. Take advantage of their foresight and book a Nainital Vacation Package.
If you are the kind who enjoys walking, there is no better way to enjoy your holiday in Nainital. It costs nothing and you can then splurge on a Nainital Holiday Package. If you are the athletic kind, you can hire bicycles for the period of your stay or for just for one hour.
The nearest railhead is Kathgodam. It’s another 35 km to the town of Nainital which you can cover by taxi. The charges are around Rs. 500. Hotels will also arrange for transfers to the town for Rs. 800. For those who wish to fly, the nearest airport is the Pant Nagar which is two hours away by road. Make sure you arrange for transport in advance. If you book a Nainital Holiday Package, you can spare yourself this chore.
For a two night stay per couple it costs Rs. 10,800 and that goes up to Rs. 14740 for 3 nights. Nainital has salubrious weather all through the year. Winter can be nippy, so come warmly clad. There are smaller towns nearby which you can visit too. Quaint little temples dot the area. For the devoted, the evening aarthi can be a moving experience. That is a bonus when you book a Nainital Vacation Package.